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O'Sullivan set to start as Pauw prepares for showdown

The Republic of Ireland have been given a huge boost with the confirmation that Denise O'Sullivan will start against Australia at the Accor Stadium in Sydney on Thursday night.

O'Sullivan has been making good progress since suffering a painful shin injury against Colombia last Friday that left her wearing a protective boot.

Manager Vera Pauw confirmed at her pre-match press conference today that the Cork midfielder is good to go after she came through training on Monday and Tuesday with no adverse reaction.

"We said from the start we are very open, we have nothing to hide," said Pauw. "Denise is fit, she will play."

Ireland were greeted by a travelling green army of supporters when they touched down at Sydney Airport on Wednesday morning, having spent the last week at their training base in Brisbane.

"It's so heartwarming the way the Irish react to us every time," Pauw said.

"It’s not just being there but the way they are being there that gives us such a boost and we embrace it. It’s so nice. We just gave them a little time and I’m not sure everyone was happy with that. But it’s so nice to have those moments."

Captain Katie McCabe, sitting to her manager's right, added: "It was such a special moment because we've seen a lot and heard a lot and obviously we felt a lot when we were back in Dublin in our pre-camp but to see it in person when we arrived was a very special feeling.

"For us, it’s amazing to have that moment with our fans but of course now it’s full focus on Australia and they will come out in huge numbers for us tomorrow night."

The size of the task at hand has not been lost on anyone, with Pauw stressing there's more to the Matildas than the brilliant Sam Kerr.

"We are prepared for a team that has come to every single,

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